Who We are and What We Do
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Downtown Orlando Partnership is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and economic development of Downtown Orlando. We are a partnership of volunteers whose focus is to promote events, organization, people, leadership and excitement for downtown.
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FOUNDED:
Founded in 1962 as Downtown Orlando Council, Inc.
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MEMBERSHIP:
Over 300 companies with more than 1,300 people on the mailing list.
MEMBERS:
Membership is comprised of a wide variety of retailers, bankers, architects, developers, attorneys, accountants, investors and other professionals who have businesses in and/or do business in Downtown Orlando, or simply have an interest in the continued growth and excitement of Downtown.
The governing body of the Partnership is made up of 30 volunteer board members. The Board of Directors includes a President, President-Elect, Treasurer and five Vice Presidents.
STAFF:
The staff consists of an Executive Director.
MEMBERSHIP EVENTS:
SOCIALS -- An after-hours networking event held monthly at different locations throughout downtown. A $2 fee is charged for members, and a $10 fee for non-members. GOLDEN BRICK AWARDS -- An luncheon awards celebration held annually in March acknowledging projects which affect the Downtown Development District and contribute significantly to its quality of life making Downtown Orlando a more exciting, interesting and desirable place to work, shop and live.MIDDAY MIXERS/HOT TOPICS -- A casual lunchtime networking event held at various times during the year. Each event features a special "meet and greet" guest, who will discuss issues related to downtown Orlando. There is a nominal charge for lunch, with a discount given to DOP members.
DOP GOLF TOURNAMENT -- A four-person scramble held annually in the Fall at one of Orlando's prestigious golf courses.
MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS:
DATELINE DOWNTOWN -- a bi-monthly informational newsletter mailed out to the entire membership.MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY -- an annual directory of the entire membership. This publication is made available to members only.
Members can help plan and organize events by being a part of a variety of committees including: Membership, Hot Topics, Taste of Downtown Event, Golden Brick Awards, Socials, Golf Tournament, Eola Classics After Dark, and Socials.
